9.1. The Basics

iPhoto is a masterpiece, a breakthrough, a revolution. It can handle
thousands of images without really breaking a sweat, and,
accordingly, if you can't organize your images with
its help, you should probably visit Unorganizers Anonymous. However,
just because it's a powerful tool
doesn't mean there aren't a few
tricks you can employ to maximize its usefulness.

9.1.1. Speeding Up iPhoto

When you're viewing a library, film
roll,
or album, iPhoto comes set to display your photos with a subtle drop
shadow in the main window. While this effect looks cool, it slows
down scrolling and resizing on all but the fastest machines. Boost
your speed by turning off the shadow.